Three wind energy meetings scheduled

March 27, 2009

In order to generate public input about the current and future considerations of wind development, the South Dakota Wind Energy Association (SDWEA) will hold public meetings in three locations throughout the state. “These are the most important wind development meetings for South Dakotans because the window is rapidly closing to capitalize on receiving funding from the recently passed stimulus package,” said Steve Wegman, SDWEA executive director. “By this summer, it will be too late.” Citizens are strongly urged to attend in order to comment about the direction that South Dakota has taken and should take regarding wind energy. “Are we moving too fast? Are we moving too slowly? Do we need legislation? These are all very important questions for the people of South Dakota,” Wegman said. Wegman will provide a “State of the State Wind Address” to focus on how South Dakota compares with neighboring states in the area of wind development and what will be required to maximize the state's potential. The meetings are scheduled in the following locations: April 15 at 7 p.m., Freeman Senior Citizen Center, 202 East Fourth St, Freeman, 605-295-4926. April 16 at 7 p.m., Deuel County 4-H Service Center, 47625 181st, Clear Lake, 605-874-2147. April 22 at 7 p.m., Triple H Truck Stop, 601 East Fifth Street, Murdo, 605-669-2465. For more information, visit www.sdwind.org or contact Steve Wegman at 605-295-1221.